International News Roundup: Capgemini Divests US Subsidiary, Cuba Faces Fuel Crisis, Starmer Visits China, Israel Bans MSF, and Wasserman Apologizes for Maxwell Contact
Several international developments unfolded this week, spanning business, politics, and humanitarian concerns. French technology giant Capgemini announced it would sell its US subsidiary, Capgemini Government Solutions, following criticism over its work with the US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agency, according to BBC Business. Meanwhile, Cuba is facing a severe fuel shortage, exacerbated by increased pressure from the United States, reported The Guardian. In other news, Keir Starmer, leader of the UK's Labour Party, embarked on a trip to China, hoping to improve relations after a period of strain, The Guardian noted. Al Jazeera reported that Israel announced it would ban Doctors Without Borders (MSF) from operating in Gaza after the organization allegedly failed to provide a list of its Palestinian staff. Finally, Casey Wasserman, chairman of the Los Angeles 2028 Olympics, apologized for past communications with Ghislaine Maxwell, convicted sex trafficker, Al Jazeera stated.
Capgemini's decision to sell its US subsidiary followed pressure from French lawmakers and increased scrutiny over ICE's methods in Minnesota, according to BBC Business. The agency has faced criticism following the deaths of US citizens Renee Nicole Good and Alex Pretti, who were fatally shot by Border Patrol agents in Minneapolis, sparking protests across the US.
Cuba is currently grappling with an acute fuel shortage, with experts warning that a complete cutoff would be catastrophic to the country's infrastructure, The Guardian reported. Javier Peña and Ysil Ribas were quoted waiting in line for fuel since 6 am, highlighting the severity of the situation.
Keir Starmer's visit to China marks the first visit by a British Prime Minister since Theresa May in 2018, The Guardian noted. The trip is aimed at thawing relations after what has been described as a recent "ice age."
Israel's decision to ban MSF from operating in Gaza will further deprive Palestinians in the besieged enclave of life-saving assistance, Al Jazeera reported. Israel stated the ban was due to MSF's failure to provide a list of its Palestinian staff. In December, Israel announced it would prevent 37 aid organizations, including MSF, from working in Gaza from March 1 for failing to submit detailed information about their Palestinian employees, drawing widespread condemnation.
Casey Wasserman issued an apology for communicating with Ghislaine Maxwell more than 20 years ago, after the publication of personal emails between the two, according to Al Jazeera. The emails were included in new files related to Jeffrey Epstein, Maxwell's former boyfriend, released by the United States Department of Justice. Wasserman denied any ties to Epstein.
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